Arts & Culture
Review: Loki – The End of the World Tour
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The Norse gods break hearts, the world, and the fourth wall in this new rock ‘n roll musical. Bat Collazo reviews the show, which is playing at Chicago’s Lifeline Theatre until June 27.
Paganism
Hail Fenrir: Celebrating the Troth’s New Position Statement
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Luke Babb celebrates a revision to the bylaws of the Troth that will allow for members to conduct rituals in honor of all beings connected to the ancient Germanic polytheistic tradition.
Paganism
Opinion: The World Tree and the State of Affairs
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We, the people, are down here under the massive roots of the World Tree. In this vision, we are not at the center of creation. We are not even at the center of attention.
Paganism
Column: Ragnarök and Odin, Death and Memory
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Is Odin’s role in Ragnarök purely fatalistic, as it has often been claimed? Karl E.H. Seigfried argues for a more hopeful interpretation of Norse myth that focuses on building a better world for our descendants.
Culture
Krampus Spaß
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This past weekend saw a host of Krampus activity throughout Central Europe with more Krampus Nacht and Krampus Run events starting tomorrow and the coming weekend.
In recent years Krampuslauf (Krampus Run) and Krampusnacht (Krampus Night) celebrations and events have enjoyed a resurgence in many parts of Europe, the UK, and have become increasingly popular in North America. Krampusnacht occurs on the night of December 5, heralding The Feast St. Nicholas on December 6. The most common visual representation of the Krampus is an anthropomorphic goat, reminiscent of a satyr who has turned to the dark side.